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Men's watches are traditionally treated as patriarchal heirlooms—a sentiment typified in the famous tagline, "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely take care of it for the next generation." Sure, but say you lack the patience and the $30,000 required to follow through on the Patek promise. Perhaps you want a different watch for every occasion of your day-to-day life but don't have a whole lot to spend. Don't waste your money on expendable trend pieces when you can score well-crafted timepieces with heirloom looks that won't require dipping into your 401K. From your everyday office trooper to an elegant black tie stunner, the following options will keep your wrist strapped to match all hours of your life.